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1. Writing too many things on the ________ 3. If f(x) = 2 ln( ex ), what is the area bounded
while teaching could make the students get
by f(x) for the interval [0, 2] on the x axis?
_________. [MCQ: 1 Mark]
[MCQ: 1 Mark] A. 1/2 B. 1
A. bored / board C. 2 D. 4
B. board / bored Ans. C
C. board / board x
Sol. f(x) = 2 ln( ex ) = 2 ln ex/2 = 2
2
D. bored / bored
f(x) = x
Ans. B
2 2
Sol. Writing too many things on the board while x2 4
Area =  f(x)dx =  xdx =
0 0
2
=
2
=2
teaching could make the students get bored.

4. A person was born on the fifth Monday of

2. Which one of the following is a representation
February in a particular year. Which one of the
(not to scale and in bold) of all values of
following statements is correct based on the
6x − 5
satisfying the inequality 2 − 5x  − on above information?
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[MCQ: 1 Mark]
the real number line?
A. The 2 nd
February of that year is a Tuesday
[MCQ: 1 Mark] B. There will be five Sundays in the month of
A. February in that year
C. The 1st February of that year is a Sunday
B.
D. All Mondays of February in that year have
C. even dates
Ans. A
D.
Sol. Given,
Ans. C February has 5 Mondays.

Sol. Given, Possibility of number of days in February

month are 28 or 29.
 6x − 5 
2 − 5x  −   To have 5th Monday February should have
 3 
5 weeks, 4 complete weeks and minimum one
(2 − 5x)3  − 6x + 5
Monday.
9x  1 So,
1 29 = 4 × 7 + 1
x
9 So,
First day will be Monday and second day will
be Tuesday.

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5. Which one of the groups given below can be 6. Fish belonging to species S in the deep sea

assembled to get the shape that is shown
above using each piece only once without
overlapping with each other?
(Rotation and translation operations may be
used).
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
have skins that are extremely black (ultra-
black skin). This helps them not only to avoid
predators but also sneakily attack their prey.
However, having this extra layer of black
pigment results in lower collagen on their
skin, making their skin more fragile.
Which one of the following is the CORRECT
logical inference based on the information in
the above passage?
[MCQ: 2 Marks]
A. Having ultra-black skin is only advan-
tageous to species S
B. Species S with lower collagen in their skin
are at an advantage because it helps them

A. B. avoid predators
C. Having ultra-black skin has both advan-
tages and disadvantages to species S
D. Having ultra-black skin is only disadvan-
C. D. tageous to species S but advantageous
only to their predators

Ans. B, C Ans. C
Sol. Fragile means easily broken or damaged
Sol.
which is a disadvantage.
So, ultra-black skin has both advantage and
disadvantage.

7. For the past days, the average daily

production at a company was 100 units per
day.
If today’s production of 180 units changes the
average to 110 units per day, what is the
value of m?
[MCQ: 2 Marks]
Both options B and C are correct but only A. 18 B. 10
option B is given in the GATE 2022 official C. 7 D. 5

answer key Ans. C

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Sol. Given, 9. Four cities P, Q, R and S are connected

For m days average is 100 through one-way routes as shown in the

For (m + 1) days average is 110 with figure. The travel time between any two
(m + 1)th term 180. connected cities is one hour. The boxes beside
So, each city name describe the starting time of
m  100 + 180 first train of the day and their frequency of
= 110
m+1
operation. For example, from city P, the first
100 m + 180 = 110 m + 110
trains of the day start at 8 AM with a
70 = 10 m
frequency of 90 minutes to each of R and S.
m=7
A person does not spend additional time at

any city other than the waiting time for the

8. Consider the following functions for non-zero
next connecting train.
positive integers, p and q
If the person starts from R at 7 AM and is
f(p, q) = p  p  p  ... ... ...  p = pq ; f(p, 1) = p
q terms required to visit S and return to R, what is the

g(p, q) = p; g(p, 1) = p minimum time required?

Which one of the following options is correct [MCQ: 2 Marks]

based on the above?

[MCQ: 2 Marks]

A. f(2, 2) = g(2, 2)

B. f(g(2, 2), 2) < f(2, g(2, 2)

C. g(2, 1)  f(2, 1)

D. f(3, 2) > g(3, 2)

Ans. A

Sol. f(2, 2) = 22 = 4

g(2, 2) = 22 = 4

f(2, 1) = 21 = 2
A. 6 hours 30 minutes
g(2, 1) = 2
B. 3 hours 45 minutes
f ( g (2, 2 ) , 2 ) = f ( 4, 2 ) = 42 = 16
C. 4 hours 30 minutes
f (2, g (2, 2 ) ) = f (2, 4 ) = 2 = 16
4
D. 5 hours 15 minutes
So, answer A will be correct. Ans. A

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Sol. Required answer is Case 2

R→S→R 4R = 1
1
R =
4
Area of square = 12 = 1
2
1 
Area of small circle = 9      =
6
  4
2
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + (30 min) + 1 1 
Area of large circle = 4      =
= 6 hr. 30 min. 4
  4

Shaded area is same, so ratio of unshaded

10. Equal sized circular regions are shaded in a part will also be same.

square sheet of paper of 1 cm side length.

Two cases, case M and case N, are considered 11. F(t) is a periodic square wave function as

as shown in the figures below. In the case M, shown. It takes only two values 4 and 0, and

four circles are shaded in the square sheet stays at each of these values for 1 second

and in the case N, nine circles are shaded in before changing. What is the constant term in
the Fourier series expansion of F(t)?
the square sheet as shown.
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
What is the ratio of the areas of unshaded
regions of case M to that of case N?
[MCQ: 2 Marks]

A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B
A. 2 : 3 Sol. Given, f(t)
B. 1 : 1 Constant term from Fourier series
C. 3 : 2 a0 11
2 −
= f(x) dx
D. 2 : 1 2

Ans. B 11
+2
=
2  f(x) dx
Sol. Case 1 

6r = 1  = 0,  + 2 = 2

1 =1
r =
6

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a0 1 1
2 13. Consider the definite integral
2 1 0
=   f(x) dx
2 2

 (4x
2
+ 2x + 6) dx
1  
1 2
1
=    f(x) dx + 1 f(x) dx 
2 0  Let Ie be the exact value of the integral. If the

1
1 2
 same integral is estimated using Simpson’s
=  4 dx +  0 dx 
2 0 1  rule with 10 equal subintervals, the value is

1 IS. The percentage error is defined as e = 100

= 4 =2
2 × (Ie − Is)/Ie. The value of e is
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
12. Consider a cube of unit edge length and sides A. 2.5 B. 3.5
parallel to co-ordinate axes, with its centroid C. 1.2 D. 0
at the point (1, 2, 3). The surface integral Ans. D
F  dA of a vector field F = 3xiˆ + 5yj ˆ
ˆ + 6zk
A
Sol. Given,
2
over the entire surface A of the cube is
 (4x
2
+ 2x + 6) dx
______. 1

[MCQ: 1 Mark] f(x) = 4x2 + 2x + 6

A. 14 Since f(x) is quadratic polynomial and we
B. 27 know that Simpson rule give exact value for
C. 28 quadratic polynomial so error will be zero.
D. 31
Ans. A 

2
14. Given e− x dx = . If a and b are positive
Sol. Given, −



2
Edge length = 1 m integers, the value of e− a(x +b) dx is _____.
−

Centroid, (1, 2, 3)
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
 f  dA
A A. a B. /a

Only Gauss divergence theorem C. b a D. b  / a

 f  dA =    f dV
A V
Ans. B
Sol. Given,
   ˆ  ˆ ˆ
=   ˆi + j+ k  (3xˆi + 5yj
ˆ + 6zk)dV
V 
x y z  

e
− x2
dx = 
−
=  (3 + 5 + 6) dV
V 

e
− a(x +b)2
dx
= 14   dV
V
−

Let, a(x + b)2 = t2

3
= 14  1 = 14

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a  2(x + 6)dx = 2t dt  '(s) = 3(s + )2 ((s)) +  '(s)(s + )3

a  2(x + b) So,
dx = dt
2t
 '(s) = 0 at s = −
a  (x + b)
dx = dt  "(s) = 3  2(s + )((s)) + 3(s + )2 ( '(s))
a(x + b)
+  "(s)(s + )3 + 3(s + )2  '(s)
a dx = dt
So,
dt
dx =  "(s) = 0 at s = −
a
 
1
e e
− a(x +b)2 − t2
dx = dt 16. Which one of the following is the definition of
− a −
ultimate tensile strength (UTS) obtained from

= a stress-strain test on a metal specimen?
a
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
A. Stress value where the stress-strain curve
15. A polynomial (s) = ansn + an–1sn–1 + …. + a1s
transitions from elastic to plastic behavior
+ a0 of degree n > 3 with constant real
B. The maximum load attained divided by the
coefficients an, an–1, … a0 has triple roots at s
original cross-sectional area
= –. Which one of the following conditions
C. The maximum load attained divided by the
must be satisfied?
corresponding instantaneous cross-
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
sectional area
A. (s) = 0 at all the three values of s D. Stress where the specimen fractures
satisfying s +  = 0 3 3
Ans. B
2
d(s) d (s) Sol. From stress strain test on a metal specimen,
B. (s) = 0, = 0, and = 0 at s = −
ds ds2
we obtain UTS which is engineering stress.
2 4
C. (s) = 0, d (s)
2
= 0, and
d (s)
4
= 0 at s = − So, ultimate tensile strength will be obtained
ds ds
using
3
D. (s) = 0, and d (s) = 0 at s = −
3
ds Maximum tensile load
UTS =
original cross − sectional area
Ans. B
Sol. Given,
17. A massive uniform rigid circular disc is
 (s) = ansn + an−1sn+ + ...... + a1s + a0
mounted on a frictionless bearing at the end
has three triple roots at s = –σ E of a massive uniform rigid shaft AE which is
So, suspended horizontally in a uniform

(s) = (s + )3 ((s)) (n  3) gravitational field by two identical light

inextensible strings AB and CD as shown,
(s) = 0 at s = −
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disc assembly and is the acceleration due to the material is 350 MPa. If the member is
gravity. The disc is then given a rapid spin ω designed using the maximum distortion
about its axis in the positive x-axis direction energy theory, then the value of at which
as shown, while the shaft remains at rest. The yielding starts (according to the maximum
direction of rotation is defined by using the distortion energy theory) is
right-hand thumb rule. If the string AB is [MCQ: 1 Mark]
suddenly cut, assuming negligible energy A. 70 MPa B. 90 MPa
dissipation, the shaft AE will C. 120 MPa D. 75 MPa
[MCQ: 1 Mark] Ans. A
Sol. Given

x = 3 P

4 = −2 P

xy = 2P

P0
Strength = 350 MPa
Using maximum distortion energy theory
A. rotate slowly (compared to  about the
Syt
negative z-axis direction 12 + 12 − 1 2 =
N
B. rotate slowly (compared to  about the
1
positive z-axis direction 1 , 2 = (3 P − 2 P)  (3 P + 2 P)2 + 4 ( 2 P)2 
2  
C. rotate slowly (compared to  about the
1,2 = 3.375 P, − 2.375P
positive y-axis direction
D. rotate slowly (compared to  about the (3.375 P)2 + (−2.375 P)2 + 2.375  3.375 P2

negative y-axis direction Syt

=
Ans. A N
Sol. When the wire AB, is out as the centre of N = 1, Syt = 350 MPa
gravity is on opposite side of rotor and
P = 70.06 N
between them the string is attached.
So, point A will try to go down and this will
only happen if precision axis is negative z- 19. Fluidity of a molten alloy during sand casting

axis. depends on its solidification range. The phase

diagram of a hypothetical binary alloy of

18. A structural member under loading has a components A and B is shown in the figure

uniform state of plane stress which in usual with its eutectic composition and

notations is given by x = 3P, y = −2P and temperature. All the lines in this phase

xy = √2 P where P > 0. The yield strength of diagram, including the solidus and liquidus

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lines, are straight lines. If this binary alloy 20. A shaft of diameter 25−−0.04
0.07
mm is assembled
with 15 weight % of B is poured into a mould
in a hole of diameter 25+−0.02
0.00
mm.
at a pouring temperature of 800°C, then the
solidification range is Match the allowance and limit parameter in

[MCQ: 1 Mark] Column I with its corresponding quantitative

value in Column II for this shaft-hole

assembly.

Allowance and limit Quantitative

parameter value

(Column I) (Column II)

P Allowance 1 0.09 mm

Q Maximum clearance 2 24.96 mm

R Maximum material limit 3 0.04 mm

for hole

4 25.0 mm
A. 400°C B. 250°C
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
C. 800°C D. 150°C
Ans. D A. P-3, Q-1, R-4

Sol. Using triangle B. P-1, Q-3, R-2

C. P-1, Q-3, R-4

D. P-3, Q-1, R-2

Ans. A

Sol. Given,
−0.04
Shaft 25−0.07
+0.02

From similar triangles Hole 25−0.00

AB DE Allowance = Minimum clearance

=
BC EC
= 25 – 0.00 – (25 – 0.04)
300 DE
= = 0.04 mm
30 15
Maximum clearance = 25.02 – 25 + 0.07
150 = DE
= 0.09 mm
Solidification range is 150°C.
Maximum material limit for hole = 25.0 mm

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21. Match the additive manufacturing technique Sol. Only chain and sprocket cannot import linear
in Column I with its corresponding input motion in a CNC machine. It is used for power
material in Column II. transmission.

Additive
Input material 23. Which one of the following is an intensive
manufacturing
(Column II) property of a thermodynamic system?
technique (Column I)
[MCQ: 1 Mark]

Fused deposition Photo sensitive A. Mass B. Density

P
modelling liquid resin C. Energy D. Volume
Ans. B
Laminated object Heat fusible
Q 2 Sol.
manufacturing powder Intensive property is independent of mass of
system
Selective laser Filament of
R 3 Density is independent of mass.
sintering polymer

Sheet of 24. Consider a steady flow through a horizontal

thermoplastic divergent channel, as shown in the figure,
4 or green with supersonic flow at the inlet. The direction

compacted of flow is from left to right.

Pressure at location B is observed to be higher
metal sheet
than that at an upstream location A. Which
[MCQ: 1 Mark]
among the following options can be the
A. P-3, Q-4, R-2 B. P-1, Q-2, R-4 reason?
C. P-2, Q-3, R-1 D. P-4, Q-1, R-4 [MCQ: 1 Mark]
Ans. A
Sol. Fixed deposition modelling – Filament of
polymer
Laminated object manufacturing – Sheet of
thermos plastic green compacted metal sheet
A. Since volume flow rate is constant, velocity
Selective laser sintering – Heat fusible powder
at B is lower than velocity at A
B. Normal shock
22. Which one of the following CANNOT impart C. Viscous effect
linear motion in a CNC machine? D. Boundary layer separation
[MCQ: 1 Mark] Ans. B
A. Linear motor B. Ball screw Sol. Due to normal shock pressure at location.
C. Lead screw D. Chain and sprocket B is observed to be higher.
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25. Which of the following non-dimensional terms A. Configuration (P) B. Configuration (Q)
is an estimate of Nusselt number? C. Configuration (R) D. Configuration (S)

[MCQ: 1 Mark] Ans. B, C, D

A. Ratio of internal thermal resistance of a Sol. The moment in Q, R and S due to the reaction

solid to the boundary layer thermal forces will act in opposite direction to the
applied moment. But in P as line of action of
resistance
all the reaction forces passes through the
B. Ratio of the rate at which internal energy
centre of the plate. So, no reactive moment
is advected to the rate of conduction heat
acts due to these forces, thus Plate P will not
transfer
be in equilibrium.
C. Non-dimensional temperature gradient
D. Non-dimensional velocity gradient
27. Consider sand casting of a cube of edge
multiplied by Prandtl number length a. A cylindrical riser is placed at the top
Ans. C of the casting. Assume solidification time, ts 
Sol. The Nusselt number describes the ratio of V/A, where V is the volume and A is the total
convective heat transfer compared to pure surface area dissipating heat. If the top of the
heat conduction. The Nusselt number can riser is insulated, which of the following

therefore be interpreted as a measure of a radius/radii of riser is/are acceptable?

dimensionless temperature gradient on the [MSQ: 1 Mark]

wall. A. a/3 B. a/2

C. a/4 D. a/6
Ans. A, B
26. A square plate is supported in four different
Sol. Given,
ways (configurations (P) to (S) as shown in
V
the figure). A couple moment is applied on the ts   
A
plate. Assume all the members to be rigid and
(ts ) riser  (ts )casting
mass-less, and all joints to be frictionless. All
support links of the plate are identical. V V
A  
 riser  A casting

r2  h a3

2 r  h 6 a2

r a

2 6
The square plate can remain in equilibrium in
a
its initial state for which one or more of the r 
3
following support configurations?
a a
[MSQ: 1 Mark] Only true options in range are , .
3 2

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28. Which of these processes involve(s) melting So, the flow is irrotational.
in metallic workpieces? a (0, 0) = axˆi + ayˆj
[MSQ: 1 Mark]
u  u v  u  ˆ u  v v  v  ˆ
A. Electrochemical machining =  + i+ + j
 x y   x xy 
B. Electric discharge machining
= (4xy  4y + 2(x2 − y2 ) 4x)iˆ
C. Laser beam machining
D. Electron beam machining ˆ
+ (4xy  2  2x + 2(x2 − y2 )  [−2y  2]j

Ans. B, C, D a(0, 0) = 0
Sol. Processes that involve melting in metallic
work pieces are
30. A rope with two mass-less platforms at its two
• EDM
ends passes over a fixed pulley as shown in
• LBM
the figure. Discs with narrow slots and having
• EBM
equal weight of 20 N each can be placed on
the platforms. The number of discs placed on
29. The velocity field in a fluid is given to be
the left side platform is and that on the right
V = (4 xy)iˆ + 2(x2 − y2 )j.
ˆ
side platform is 𝑚 It is found that for n = 5
Which of the following statement(s) is/are and m = 0, a force F = 200 N (refer to part (i)
correct? of the figure) is just sufficient to initiate
[MSQ: 1 Mark] upward motion of the left side platform. If the
A. The velocity field is one-dimensional. force is removed, then the minimum value of
B. The flow is incompressible. (refer to part (ii) of the figure) required to

C. The flow is irrotational. prevent downward motion of the left side

D. The acceleration experienced by a fluid platform is______ (in integer).

particle is zero at (x = 0, y = 0). [NAT: 1 Mark]

Ans. B, C, D

Sol. V = 4 xyiˆ + 2 (x2 − y2 )j

ˆ

u = 4 xy

v = 2 (x2 − y2 )

  ˆ  ˆ
  V =  ˆi + j+ k  [4xyˆi + 2 (x2 − y2 ) ˆj]
 x y z 

  V = 4y − 2  2y = 0

So, the flow is incompressible.

 v u  Ans. 3
V =  −  = 4x − 4x = 0
 x y  Sol. Range (3 to 3)

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Hence, we will place 3 discs so that the left

side platform does not go down.

31. For a dynamical system governed by the

equation,

.. .
x(t) + 2n x(t) + n2 x(t) = 0,

1
Case 1: the damping ratio  is equal to loge 2.
2
T1 The displacement x of this system is
= e
T2
measured during a hammer test. A
200 displacement peak in the positive
= e
20  5
displacement direction is measured to be 4

e =2 mm. Neglecting higher powers (>1) of the

Case 2: damping ratio, the displacement at the next

As ‘n’ mass is just about to go down peak in the positive direction will be

[or restrictly to go down] ___________ mm (in integer).

[NAT: 1 Mark]
Ans. 2
Range (2 to 2)
Sol.
.. .
x(t) + 2  wn x(t) + n2 x(t) = 0

Given,

1
= ln 2  1
2
T1
= e
T2 x1 = 4 mm
20  5 Logarithmic decrement factor, δ
= e
T2
 1 
20  5  2    2  ln 2 
2 
=2 = =  
= 0.6974
T2  1 − 2  2
   1 
1− ln 2 
T2 = 50N 2  

m  20 = 50 x0
Decrement ratio = = e = e0.6974 = 2
x1
m = 2.5 disc
 if m = 2 disc then n side disc will go The displacement at the next peak in the

down. positive direction, x1 = x0/2 = 4/2 = 2 mm

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32. An electric car manufacturer underestimated Sol. Range (13 to 15)

the January sales of car by 20 units, while the Given
actual sales was 120 units. If the D = 1000 parts / year

manufacturer uses exponential smoothing 1000

d= parts / day
365
method with a smoothing constant of  = 0.2,
Load time = 5 days
then the sales forecast for the month of
5  1000
February of the same year is Reorder level = LT × d =
365
___________units (in integer).
= 13.69 = 14 units
[NAT: 1 Mark]

Ans. 104
34. Consider 1 kg of an ideal gas at 1 bar and 300
Sol. Range (104 to 104)
K contained in a rigid and perfectly insulated
Given, container. The specific heat of the gas at
Dt − Ft = 20 units constant volume Cv is equal to 750 J∙kg–1K–1.
A stirrer performs 225 kJ of work on the gas.
Dt = 120 units
Assume that the container does not
Ft = 100 units
participate in the thermodynamic interaction.
 = 0.2 The final pressure of the gas will be

Ft +1 = Ft + (Dt − Ft ) ___________ bar (in integer).

[NAT: 1 Mark]
Ft +1 = Ft + (Dt − Ft )
Ans. 2
Ft +1 = 100 + 0.2 (20)
Range (2 to 2)
Ft +1 = 104 units Sol. Given,
m = 1 kg

33. The demand of a certain part is 1000 p1 = 1 bar

T1 = 300 K
parts/year and its cost is ₹1000/part. The
CV = 750 J/K
orders are placed based on the economic
Work done = –225 kJ
order quantity (EOQ). The cost of ordering is
Q = U + W
₹100/order and the lead time for receiving the
orders is 5 days. If the holding cost is U = −W

₹20/part/year, the inventory level for placing U = 225

the orders is _________ parts (round off to mCv T = 225

the nearest integer). 0.75  T = 225

[NAT: 1 Mark] 225 4
T = = 225  = 75  4
0.75 3
Ans. 14

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T = 300 K m  T = 2898

T2 = 600 K 6000  10−4  T = 2898

Now, 2898
T =
P2 V2 P1 V1 0.6
=
T2 T1 T = 4830 K

V2 = V1 36. For the exact differential equation,

T2 du −xu2
P2 =  P1 = 2 P1 =
T1 dx 2 + x2u

which one of the following is the solution?

P2 = 2 bar
[MCQ: 2 Mark]
A. u2 + 2x2 = constant
35. Wien’s law is stated as follows: mT = C,
B. xu2 + u = constant
where C is 2898 m∙K and m is the
wavelength at which the emissive power of a 1 2 2
C. x u + 2u = constant
2
black body is maximum for a given
1 2
temperature T. The spectral hemispherical D. us + 2x = constant
2
emissivity () of a surface is shown in the
Ans. C
figure below (1Å = 10–10m). The temperature
Sol. Option A:
at which the total hemispherical emissivity
u2 + 2x2 = C
will be highest is __________ K (round off to
the nearest integer) Differentiate w.r.t. x.
du
2u. + 4x = 0
dx

du x
=−
dx u

Option B:
xu2 + u = const
Differentiate w.r.t. x
[NAT: 1 Mark] du du
u2 + 2xu. + =0
Ans. 4830 dx dx

Range (4825 to 4835) du

(1 + 2xu) = −u2
Sol. dx

Given, du u2
= −
dx 1 + 2xu
m T = 2898 m-K
Option C:
m = 6000 A = 6000  10−10 m
1 2 2
−4
x u + 2u = c
m = 6000  10 m 2

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1  2 2 du  du Sol. IF applied at d = 0.3 m

2 2x.u + 2x u dx  + 2 dx = 0
 

du 2
x u + 2 = −xu2
dx 

du −xu2
= 2
dx x u+2

Hence ‘C’ option is correct

37. A rigid homogeneous uniform block of mass 1

kg, height h = 0.4 m and width b = 0.3 m are

pinned at one corner and placed upright in a

2
uniform gravitational field (g = 9.81 m/s ),

supported by a roller in the configuration

shown in the figure. A short duration

(impulsive) force F, producing an impulse I F,

is applied at a height of d = 0.3 m from the

bottom as shown. Assume all joints to be

frictionless. The minimum value of I F required

to topple the block is For minimum value of F, the line of action of

c.g should pass through the point-O (pin
joint) as if it you beyond that the block will
topple so, taking limiting case.

h' = OG ' = 0.22 + 0.152 = 0.25 m

1
Ia =
12
(
m b2 + a2 )
1
I0 =
3
(
m b2 + a2 )
[MCQ: 2 Mark] So,
A. 0.953 Ns Decrease in KE = Increase in PE
1
B. 1.403 Ns
(
I 2 − 0
2 o
) = mg (h '− h / 2 )
C. 0.814 Ns
1 1
D. 1.172 Ns (
  1  0.42 + 0.32
2 3
)  = mg (0.25 − 0.2 )

Ans. A  = 3.431 rad / s

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Angular impulse = Change in angular

moments

Impulse × d = Io (ω – 0)

1
Impulse × 0.3 =
3
( )
 1 0.42 + 0.32  3.43

Impulse = 0.9528 Ns

= 0.953 Ns

Due to loading – II normal stress in x

38. A linear elastic structure under plane stress
direction
condition is subjected to two sets of loading,

I and II. The resulting states of stress at a

point corresponding to these two loadings are

as shown in the figure below. If these two sets

of loading are applied simultaneously, then

the net normal component of stress xx is

________.

'x + 'y 'x − 'y

x2 = + cos 90 +xy sin 90
2 2
u+ O−
x2 = + O+O
2 2

[MCQ: 2 Mark] x2 =
2
A. 3σ/2
Normal stress xx = x1 + x2
B. (1 + 1 / 2)
 3
= + =
C. σ/2 2 2

D. (1 − 1 / 2)
39. A rigid body in the X-Y plane consists of two
Ans. A
point masses (1 kg each) attached to the ends
Sol. Given,
of two massless rods, each of 1 cm length, as
Due to loading – I normal stress shown in the figure. It rotates at 30 RPM
In x direction is x1 =  counterclockwise about the Z-axis passing

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through point O. A point mass of 2 kg,

attached to one end of a third massless rod,
is used for balancing the body by attaching
the free end of the rod to point O. The length
of the third rod is ________ cm.

From force polygon, m3r3 = 2

2 × r3 = 2
r3 = 1 cm

[MCQ: 2 Mark] 40. A spring mass damper system (mass m,

stiffness k, and damping coefficient c) excited
A. 1
by a force F(t) = B sin ωt, where B, ω and t
B. 2
are the amplitude, frequency and time,
C. 1 / 2 respectively, is shown in the figure. Four
different responses of the system (marked as
D. 1 / 2 2
(i) to (iv)) are shown just to the right of the
Ans. A
system figure. In the figures of the responses,
Sol.
A is the amplitude of response shown in red
color and the dashed lines indicate its
envelope. The responses represent only the
qualitative trend and those are not drawn to
any specific scale.

A point mass m3 = 2 kg is used for balancing

the body, so we draw force polygon for
balance system

Mass r m.r

m1 = 1kg 1 1

m2 = 1kg 1 1
Four different parameter and forcing
m3 = 2 kg r 2r
conditions are mentioned below.

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(P) c  0 and  = k / m following table, the minimum total completion

time required for carrying out both the
(Q) c  0 and   0
operations for all 7 parts is __________
(R) c = 0 and  = k / m hours.
(S) c = 0 and   k / m Milling Polishing
Part
Which one of the following options gives (hours) (hours)
correct match (indicated by arrow →) of the P1 8 6
parameter and forcing conditions to the
P2 3 2
responses?
P3 3 4
[MCQ: 2 Mark]
A. (P) → (i), (Q) → (iii), P4 4 6

(R) → (iv), (S) → (ii) P5 5 7

B. (P) → (ii), (Q) → (iii), P6 6 4
(R) → (iv), (S) → (i)
P7 2 1
C. (P) → (i), (Q) → (iv),
(R) → (ii), (S) → (iii)
D. (P) → (iii), (Q) → (iv), [MCQ: 2 Mark]

(R) → (ii), (S) → (i) A. 31 B. 33

Ans. C C. 30D. 32

Ans. B

Sol.
Sol. If C > 0, Amplitude
Milling Polishing
Part
(hours) (hours)

P1 8 6
If C < 0,
P2 3 2

P3 3 4

P4 4 6

If C = 0 P5 5 7

P6 6 4

P7 2 1
P(i), Q(iv), R(ii), S(iii)

41. Parts P1-P7 are machined first on a milling Optimal sequence P3 P4 P5 P1

machine and then polished at a separate P6 P2 P7

machine. Using the information in the

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Milling Polishing Ans. B

In Out In Out Sol. Maximum, z = 150 x + 100 y

let p1 = x
P3 0 3 3 7
p2 = y
P4 3 7 7 13
subjected to
P5 7 12 13 20
2x + 3y ≤ 70
P1 12 20 20 26 2x + y ≤ 50
P6 20 26 26 30 2y ≤ 40

P2 26 29 30 32

P7 29 31 32 33

Hence minimum total completion time

required = 33 hours

42. A manufacturing unit produces two products

P1 and P2. For each piece of P1 and P2, the
table below provides quantities of materials
M1, M2, and M3 required, and also the profit
earned. The maximum quantity available per
day for M1, M2 and M3 is also provided. The Corner points are (σ, 20), (5, 20), (20, 10),
maximum possible profit per day is (25, 0) and (0, 0)
₹__________.
at (0, 20) z = 150 × 0 + 100 × 20 = 2000
at (5, 20) z = 150 × 5 + 100 × 20 = 2750
Profit per at (20, 10) z = 150 × 20 + 100 × 10
M1 M2 M3
piece (₹) = 4000
P1 2 2 0 150 at (25, 0) z = 150 × 25 + 100 × 0 = 3750
P2 3 1 2 100 at (0, 0) z = 0

Maximum hence maximum possible profit per day is

quantity 4000 ₹
70 50 40
available 43. A tube of uniform diameter D is immersed in

per day a steady flowing inviscid liquid stream of

velocity V, as shown in the figure.
Gravitational acceleration is represented by g.
[MCQ: 2 Mark]
The volume flow rate through the tube is
A. 5000 B. 4000
______.
C. 3000 D. 6000

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44. The steady velocity field in an inviscid fluid of

density 1.5 is given to be V = (y2 – x2)

ˆi + (2xy)j
ˆ. Neglecting body forces, the

pressure gradient at (𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = 1) is _____ .

ˆ
A. 10j

B. 20iˆ

[MCQ: 2 Mark] C. −6iˆ − 6ˆj

 2  2 D. −4iˆ − 4j
ˆ
A. D V B. D 2gh2
4 4
Ans. C
 2  2
C. D 2g(h1 + h2 ) D. D V2 − 2gh2
4 4 Sol. Given,

Velocity field, V = (y2 − x2 )iˆ + 2xyj

ˆ
Ans. D
Density of fluid,  = 1.5
Sol.
Momentum equation:
Dv
 = −P + g + 2 v
Dt

Given that body force neglected so g = 0

Inviscid fluid, so 2 v = 0

Now momentum equation reduces to

 dv 
 + (v.)v  = −P
 dt 
Applying Bernoulli between (1) & (2)
p1 V12 p2 V12 Steady flow is given, so
+ + z1 = + + z2
g 2g g 2g dv
=0
2 dt
 patm + gh1  V2 p V
 + + 0 = atm + + (h1 + h2 ) 2

 g  2g g 2g Now momentum equation in required to-

V22 V2
P = – (v.)v
= − h2
2g 2g x – momentum equation

V2 = V2 − 2gh2 P  u u 
= −  u +v 
x  x y
The volume flow rate through the tube is
Q = A2 V2 P
= − (y2 − x2 )(−2x) + 2xy(2y)
x

=  D2  V2 − 2gh2
4 P
= −1.5[0 + 4]
 2 x (1,1)
Q= D V2 − 2gh2
4

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p
= −6 = −6iˆ
x (1,1)

y-momentum equation

p  v v 
= −  u +v 
x  x y 

= − (y2 − x2 )(2y) + 2xy(2x)

p ˆ Given,
= −1.5[0 + 4] = −6 = −6j
y (1,1) h1 = 250 kJ/kg
h2 = 300 kJ/kg
Pressure gradient P = −6iˆ − 6j
ˆ
h4f = 50 kJ/kg
Cop = 3
45. In a vapour compression refrigeration cycle, desire output h1 − h4
Cop = =
the refrigerant enters the compressor in work input h2 − h1

saturated vapour state at evaporator 250 − h4

3=
300 − 250
pressure, with specific enthalpy equal to 250
h4 = 100 kJ/kg
kJ/kg. The exit of the compressor is
h4 = hf + x (hfg)
superheated at condenser pressure with
100 = 50 + x (250 – 50)
specific enthalpy equal to 300 kJ/kg. At the
50
x= = 0.25
condenser exit, the refrigerant is throttled to 200
the evaporator pressure. The coefficient of

performance (COP) of the cycle is 3. If the
specific enthalpy of the saturated liquid at
evaporator pressure is 50 kJ/kg, then the
dryness fraction of the refrigerant at entry to
evaporator is _________.
[MCQ: 2 Mark]
46. A is a 3 × 5 real matrix of rank 2. For the set
of homogeneous equations Ax = 0, where 0
is a zero vector and x is a vector of unknown
variables, which of the following is/are true?
[MSQ: 2 Mark]
A. The given set of equations will have a
unique solution.

A. 0.2 B. The given set of equations will be satisfied

by a zero vector of appropriate size.
B. 0.25
C. The given set of equations will have
C. 0.3
infinitely many solutions.
D. 0.35
D. The given set of equations will have many
Ans. B but a finite number of solutions.
Sol. Ans. B & C

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Sol. Given Sol.

Ax = 0 (homogeneous equation)
A is 3 × 5 real matrix, so rank of A can be
r(A) ≤ min {3, 5}
r(A) ≤ 3
given that the rank of A is 2.
Hence r(A) < n (number of variable) then
given set of equation will have infinity many
solution and this set of equation will also
The component of GH perpendicular to BE link
satisfied by a zero vector.
does not carry any load so GH link will not
carry any resistive force and CD also do not
47. The lengths of members BC and CE in the
carry any resistive load.
frame shown in the figure are equal. All the
48. If the sum and product of eigenvalues of a 2
members are rigid and lightweight, and the
3 p 
friction at the joints is negligible. Two forces × 2 real matrix   are 4 and −1
p q
of magnitude 𝑄 > 0 are applied as shown,
respectively, then |p| is ______ (in integer).
each at the mid-length of the respective
[NAT: 2 Mark]
member on which it acts.
Ans. 2
Sol. Range (2 to 2)
Given,

3 p 
2 × 2 matrix A =  
p q
Sum of eigen values = 4
Product of eigen values = – 1
Sum of eigen values = trace of matrix
4=3+q
q=1
Which one or more of the following members product of eigen values = determinant of
do not carry any load (force)? matrix
[MSQ: 2 Mark] –1 = 3q – p2
A. AB –1 = 3 × 1 – p2
B. CD p2 = 4

C. EF p = 2

D. GH Hence |p| = 2

Ans. B, D

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49. Given z = x + iy, i = −1 . C is a circle of 50. A shaft of length L is made of two materials,
one in the inner core and the other in the
radius 2 with the centre at the origin.
outer rim, and the two are perfectly joined
If the contour C is traversed anticlockwise,
together (no slip at the interface) along the
then the value of the integral
entire length of the shaft. The diameter of the
1 1 inner core is di and the external diameter of
2 C (z − i)(z + 4i) dz is _______ (round off to
the rim is do, as shown in the figure. The
one decimal place). modulus of rigidity of the core and rim
[NAT: 2 Mark] materials are Gi and Go, respectively. It is
given that do = 2di and Gi = 3Go. When the
shaft is twisted by application of a torque
Ans. 0.2
along the shaft axis, the maximum shear
Sol. Range (0.2 to 0.2)
stress developed in the outer rim and the
Given,
inner core turn out to be 𝜏o and 𝜏i,
z = x + iy
respectively. All the deformations are in the
c is a circle of radius 2 with center at the elastic range and stress strain relations are
origin linear. Then the ratio 𝜏i /𝜏o is ______ (round
1 1 off to 2 decimal places).
2  (z − i)(z + 4i)
C

Shaft cross-section
[NAT: 2 Mark]

Only z = i singular point lies inside the circle Ans. 1.50

Sol. Range (1.48 to 1.52)
 1 
 z + 4i 
1  
2 
C ( z − i)
1  1 
Hence, f(z) =
2  z + 4i 

= 2i f(i)

1 1 Given,
= 2i   
 2  5i  do
=2
= 0.2 di

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Gi Ans. 1.50
=3
Go Sol. Range (1.48 to 1.52)
Since, the shaft is same with different Given,
material so, angle of twist is also same
3a = 6m
θ i = θo
a = 2m
Torsion formula
 G F = 9 kN
=
y L strings have same material some cross
  Gy
section and same length.
o Go do / 2
= 1 a
i Gi di / 2 =
3 3a
o 1 2
= 2 =
i 3 3

i 3
= = 1.5
0 2

51. A rigid beam AD of length 3𝑎 = 6 m is hinged

at frictionless pin joint A and supported by
two strings as shown in the figure. String BC
3 = 31
passes over two small frictionless pulleys of
negligible radius. All the strings are made of  L 3 = L1 
T3L 3 3T1L1  
the same material and have equal cross- =  A3 = A1 
A3E3 A1E1 
sectional area. A force 𝐹 = 9 kN is applied at  E3 = E1 
C and the resulting stresses in the strings are
T3 = 3T1
within linear elastic limit. The self-weight of
the beam is negligible with respect to the Taking moment about A (hinge point)

applied load. Assuming small deflections, the T1 × a + (T1 – F)2a + T3 × 3a = 0

tension developed in the string at C is T1 + (T1 – F)2 + 3T1 × 3 = 0
_________ kN (round off to 2 decimal
2F = 12 T1
places).
T1 = F/6
[NAT: 2 Mark]
9
T1 = = 1.5 kN
6

52. In the configuration of the planar four-bar

mechanism at a certain instant as shown in
the figure, the angular velocity of the 2 cm
long link is 𝜔2 = 5 rad/s. Given the dimensions

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as shown, the magnitude of the angular end A of the shaft such that it applies a torque
velocity 𝜔4 of the 4 cm long link is given by Mz about the shaft axis without causing any

_____ rad/s (round off to 2 decimal places). bending moment. The shaft is mounted on
narrow frictionless bearings at A and B where
AB = BC = 𝐿 = 0.5 m. The taut and slack side
tensions of the belt are T1 = 300 N and T2 =
100 N, respectively. The allowable shear
stress for the shaft material is 80 MPa. The
self-weights of the pulley and the shaft are
negligible. Use the value of 𝜋 available in the
on-screen virtual calculator. Neglecting shock
[NAT: 2 Mark]
and fatigue loading and assuming maximum
Ans. 1.25
shear stress theory, the minimum required
Sol. Range (1.24 to 1.26)
shaft diameter is _______ mm (round off to
Given,
2 decimal places).
ω2 = 5 rad/s

[NAT: 2 Mark]

Applying Kennedy theorem Ans. 23.94

Sol. Range (23.60 to 24.20)
Support will not experience any torsional
reaction moment
Given that motor does not Cause any bending
so M = O

2 (I12 I24 ) = 4 (I14 I24 )

5 (2) = 4 (8)

4 = 1.25 rad/s

53. A shaft AC rotating at a constant speed carries So,

a thin pulley of radius 𝑟 = 0.4 m at the end C Torsional moment,
which drives a belt. A motor is coupled at the T = (300 – 100) × 0.4 = 80 N.m.

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Maximum bending moment,

M = 400 × 0.5 = 200 Nm

Maximum combined shear stress

= τmax =
16
d3
( M2 + T 2 )
[NAT: 2 Mark]

max =
16  ( 2002 + 802  103 ) =
1097  103 Ans. 2.5
3
d d3 Sol. Range (2.4 to 2.6)
(Where d = diameter of shaft) Number of teeth, Z = 4
Diameter of cutter, D = 200 mm
According to maximum shear stress theory
RPM of cutter, N = 100
max ≤ τper Linear feed, f3 = 1000 mm/min

1097  103 Width, w = 100 mm

 80
d3 and Force, F = ktcw
D
d  23.94 d = depth of cut =
2
Minimum required diameter is 23.94 mm d
and  1 is not valid.
D

54. A straight-teeth horizontal slab milling cutter

is shown in the figure. It has 4 teeth and

diameter (D) of 200 mm. The rotational speed

of the cutter is 100 rpm and the linear feed

given to the workpiece is 1000 mm/minute.

The width of the workpiece (w) is 100 mm,

and the entire width is milled in a single pass

of the cutter. The cutting force/tooth is given

by 𝐹 = 𝐾𝑡c𝑤, where specific cutting force 𝐾 =

10 N/mm2, w is the width of cut, and 𝑡c is the D 

OI  2 − d
uncut chip thickness.  ln OIA, cos  = =  
OA D
The depth of cut (d) is 𝐷/2, and hence the 2

assumption of d/D ≪ 1 is invalid. The  2d 

cos  = 1 −
 D 
maximum cutting force required is ________
 sin2  + cos2  = 1
kN (round off to one decimal place).

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
2
2d  55. In an orthogonal machining operation, the
 sin2  = 1 − cos2  = 1 − 1 −
 D  cutting and thrust forces are equal in

2
magnitude. The uncut chip thickness is 0.5
 2d 
 sin  = 1 − 1 − …(1) mm and the shear angle is 15°. The
 D 
orthogonal rake angle of the tool is 0° and the
d D width of cut is 2 mm. The workpiece material
Here  1 is invalid and d = , put in
D 2
is perfectly plastic and its yield shear strength
equation (1)
is 500 MPa. The cutting force is _________ N
2
 2 D (round off to the nearest integer).
 sin  = 1 − 1 − = 1−0 = 0
 2  D  [NAT: 2 Mark]
 sin  = 1 Ans. 2732

 β=90° Sol. Range (2700 to 2750)

Given
and angle between two consecutive teeth is
Uncut chip thickness, t = 0.5 mm
2 360
= = 90
4 4 Shear angle,  = 15°

 Torque during milling is Rates angle, α = 0°

Width of cut, b = 2 mm
Yield shear strength, τyt = 500 MPa
Cutting force = thrust force
FC = F t

In right angle ABC

AB = t1max = maximum uncut chip
thickness
AB
 sin  =
AC

 t1max = AC sin  = f1  sin 

From merchant circle
Here, f3 = f1  Z  N
Fc = N
f3 1000 Ft = F
 f1 = = = 2.5 mm/tooth
NZ 1000  4
Fc = F t
 t1max = 2.5  1 = 2.5mm F = N
(as sin  = 1) Hence β = 45°
Now, from given equation bt
Shear force Fs = yt
sin 
F = ktcw = 10  2.5  100 = 2500N
2  0.5
F = 2.5 kN Fs = 500 × = 1931.85 N
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Fs FC Assume a linear relationship between voltage

=
cos(15 + ) cos  and current. The arc voltage (V) varies with

1931.85 Fc the arc length (l) as V = 10 + 5l, where V is

=
cos(15 + 45) cos 45 in volts and l is in mm. The maximum

Fc = 2732 N available arc power during the process is

_________ kVA (in integer).
[NAT: 2 Mark]
56. The best size wire is fitted in a groove of a
Ans. 25
metric screw such that the wire touches the
Sol. Range (24 to 26)
flanks of the thread on the pitch line as shown
Given,
in the figure. The pitch (𝑝) and included angle
Open circuit voltage, Vo = 100 V
of the thread are 4 mm and 60º, respectively.
The diameter of the best size wire is Short circuit current, Io = 1000 V

___________ mm (round off to 2 decimal For the maximum available arc power

places). Vo
Optimum voltage, Vt = = 50 V
2
Io
Optimum current, It = = 500 A
2
Maximum power, pmax = I V

= 50 × 500 = 25000 W
= 25 kW = 25 kVA

58. A cylindrical billet of 100 mm diameter and

[NAT: 2 Mark]
100 mm length is extruded by a direct
Ans. 2.31
extrusion process to produce a bar of L-
Sol. Range (2.29 to 2.33)
section. The cross sectional dimensions of this
Given,
L-section bar are shown in the figure. The
Pitch, p = 4 mm total extrusion pressure (p) in MPa for the
Included angle, α= 60° above process is related to extrusion ratio (r)
The diameter of the best wire size as
p  
d = sec 2l 
2 2 p = Ks m 0.8 + 1.5 ln(r) + 
 d0 
4
= sec 30 ° where σm is the mean flow strength of the
2
billet material in MPa, l is the portion of the
= 2.309 mm
billet length remaining to be extruded in mm,
d0 is the initial diameter of the billet in mm,
57. In a direct current arc welding process, the
and Ks is the die shape factor.
power source has an open circuit voltage of
If the mean flow strength of the billet material
100 V and short circuit current of 1000 A.
is 50 MPa and the die shape factor is 1.05,

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then the maximum force required at the start
of extrusion is ________ kN (round off to one
decimal place).
59. A project consists of five activities (A, B, C, D
and E). The duration of each activity follows
beta distribution. The three-time estimates
(in weeks) of each activity and immediate
predecessor(s) are listed in the table. The
expected time of the project completion is
__________ weeks (in integer).

Time estimate (in weeks)

Immediate
Optimistic Most likely Pessimistic
Activity predecessor
time time time
(s)

[NAT: 2 Mark]
A 4 5 6 None
Ans. 2429.2
Sol. Range (2426.0 to 2432.0)
B 1 3 5 A
Given,
Initial cylinder billet diameter, d t = 100 mm C 1 2 3 A
Length, t = 100 mm
Final cross-section after extrusion is L section D 2 4 6 C

Area of L-section
E 3 4 5 B,D
Af = 60 × 100 + 40 × 10
1000 mm2
 [NAT: 2 Mark]
Ai  1002
Extrusion ratio, r = = 4 Ans. 15
Af 1000
Sol. Range (15 to 15)
= 7.853
Time (weeks)
 2l  t o + 4tm + tp
Pressure (P) = Ks σm  0.8 + 1.5 ln r +  Activity tE −
 do  6
to tm tp
 2  100 
= – 1.05 × 50 0.8 + 1.5 ln 7.853 +
 100 
A 4 5 6 5
P = 309.3 MPa
Maximum force required at the start of B 1 3 5 3

extrusion
C 1 2 3 2
Fmax = p  Ai

 D 2 4 6 4
= 309.3 ×  1002
4
E 3 4 5 4
= 2429.2 kN

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Critical path is A → C → D → E and path

completion time is 15 weeks
The expected time of the project completion dmCV
= mi − me
dt
is 15 weeks
 i = inlet 
me = 0  
 e = exit 
60. A rigid tank of volume of 8 m3 is being filled
dmCV
up with air from a pipeline connected through = mi …..(i)
dt
a valve. Initially the valve is closed and the
dE
tank is assumed to be completely evacuated. = mh
i i + Q − me he − w
dt
The air pressure and temperature inside the
kE = 0, PE = 0 and w = 0
pipeline are maintained at 600 kPa and 306
dU
K, respectively. The filling of the tank begins = mihi + Q …..(ii)
dt
by opening the valve and the process ends
From equation (i) and (ii)
when the tank pressure is equal to the
dU dmCV
pipeline pressure. During the filling process, = hi + Q
dt dt
heat loss to the surrounding is 1000 kJ. The
dU = dmCVhi + Qdt
specific heats of air at constant pressure and
at constant volume are 1.005 kJ/kg.K and 1 → initial
m2u2 − m1u1 = (m2 − m1 )hi + Q  
2 → final 
0.718 kJ/kg.K, respectively. Neglect changes
in kinetic energy and potential energy. initially tank is evacuated, so m1 = 0

The final temperature of the tank after the m2u2 = m2hi + Q

completion of the filling process is _________ ideal gas equation,

K (round off to the nearest integer). p2 v2 600  8 16724.73

m2 = = =
RT2 0.257 T2 T2
[NAT: 2 Mark]
16724.73 16724.73
Ans. 395  Cv T2 =  Cp Ti + (−1000)
T2 T2
Range [385 to 405]
16724.73  0.718 =
Sol. Given,
16724.73
Volume of tank = 8m3  1.005  306 − 1000
T2
Heat loss to surrounding = 1000 kJ
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61. At steady state, 500 kg/s of steam enters a friction at point A on the waterline as shown
turbine with specific enthalpy equal to 3500 in the figure. A solid spherical ball made of
kJ/kg and specific entropy equal to 6.5 kJ∙kg –
lead (specific gravity = 11.4) is attached to
1
∙K–1. It expands reversibly in the turbine to the free end of the rod to keep the assembly
the condenser pressure. Heat loss occurs in static equilibrium inside the water. For
reversibly in the turbine at a temperature of simplicity, assume that the radius of the ball
500 K. If the exit specific enthalpy and specific is much smaller than the length of the rod.
entropy are 2500 kJ/kg and 6.3 kJ∙kg–1∙K–1,
Assume density of water = 103 kg/m3 and π
respectively, the work output from the turbine
= 3.14.
is ________ MW (in integer).
Radius of the ball is _______ cm (round off to
[NAT: 2 Mark]
2 decimal places).
Ans. 450
Sol. Range (450 to 450)
Given,
m1 = 500 kg/s
h1 = 3500 kJ/kg
s1 = 6.5 kJ/kgK
[NAT: 2 Mark]
To = 500 K
Ans. 3.58
h2 = 2500 kJ/kg
Sol. Range (3.48 to 3.7)
s1 = 63 kJ/kgK
Given,
To = 500 K
Specific gravity of wooden rod, Srod = 0.6
h2 = 2500 kJ/kg
Diameter = 4 cm
s1 = 63 kJ/kgK
Length = 8 m
using SFEE equation
Specific gravity of ball, Sb = 11.4
 v2
1
  v2
2
 Taking moment about A
m  h1 + + gz1 + q  = m  h2 + + gz2  + w
 2   2 
   

KE = 0 PE = 0

m(h1 + To S) = mh2 + w

500(3500 + 500 (63 – 65))

= 500 × 2500 + w
w = 450 MW

62. A uniform wooden rod (specific gravity = 0.6, (W 1 − FB,rod ) L2 cos  + (W

2 )
− FB,Ball  L cos  = 0

diameter = 4 cm and length = 8 m) is L

immersed in the water and is hinged without
( rod gv − w gv ) 2 + ( b gvb − w gvb ) L = 0

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[0.6 × 1000 × (π/4 × 0.042 × 8) – 103 × π/4 qg, heat generation = 1250 kW/m3
× 0.042 × 8]1/2 + (11.4 × 103 × 4/3 × πr3 – steady state one dimensional heat
10 × 4/3 × πr ) = 0
3 3
conduction equation
– 2.01 + 43563.42 r3 = 0
  T 
2T = −qg
r3 = 4.61 × 10–5 x  x 
r = 0.0358 m = 3.58 cm
After integrating
T
63. Consider steady state, one-dimensional heat 2T = −qg x + c1
x
conduction in an infinite slab of thickness 2L
Again, integrating both side
(L = 1 m) as shown in the figure. The
qg x2
conductivity (k) of the material varies with T =−2
+ c1 x + c2
2
temperature as k = CT, where T is the
temperature in K, and 𝐶 is a constant equal to At x = L,

2 W∙m–1∙K–2. There is a uniform heat T = 600 K

generation of 1280 kW/m in the slab. If both
3
xL2
6002 = −qg + c1L + c2 …..(i)
faces of the slab are maintained at 600 K, 2
then the temperature at x = 0 is ________ K
At x = – L, T – 600 K
(in integer).
qgL2
6002 = − c1L + c2 ….(ii)
2

From equation (i) and (ii)

qgL2
c2 = 6002 +
2

1280  103  12
c2 = 6002 +
2
[NAT: 2 Mark]
c2 = 106
Ans. 1000
Now at x = 0,
Sol. Range (1000 to 1000)
Given, qg (0)
T2 = + c1  0 + c2
Thickness of slab, 2L = 2m 2

Thermal conductivity, k = CT T2 = C2
k = 2T T2 = 106

T = 1000 K

64. Saturated vapor at 200 °C condenses to

saturated liquid at the rate of 150 kg/s on the
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condensation hfg = 2400 kJ/kg). A fluid with W∙m–1∙K–1 and 2600 J∙kg–1∙K–1, respectively.
cp = 4 kJ∙kg–1∙K–1 enters at 100 °C on the tube The correlation Nu = 0.023 Re0.8.Pr0.4 is

side. If the effectiveness of the heat applicable, where the Nusselt Number (Nu) is

exchanger is 0.9, then the mass flow rate of defined on the basis of the pipe diameter. The
pipe surface temperature at the exit is
the fluid in the tube side is ________ kg/s (in
________ °C (round off to the nearest
integer).
integer).
[NAT: 2 Mark]
[NAT: 2 Mark]
Ans. 1000
Ans. 321
Sol. Range (1000 to 1000)
Sol. Range (317 to 324)
Given,
Effectiveness of heat exchanger = 0.9

Given,
Reynold number of flow= Re = 85000
mhhfg Constant heat flux, q = 15000 w/m2
=
mc cpc (Th1 − Tc1 )
Prandtl number, Pr = 5
150  2400 Nu = 0023 Re0.3 Pr0.4
0.9 =
mc  4  (200 − 100)
h  0.1
= 0.023 (85000)0.8 (5)0.4
mc = 1000 kg / s 0.08

h = 307.56 W/m2K

65. Consider a hydrodynamically and thermally Applying energy hance in pipe

fully developed, steady fluid flow of 1 kg/s in micT1 + qA = mecTe

a uniformly heated pipe with diameter of 0.1 1 × 2600 × 200 + 15000 × (π × 0.1 × 40)

m and length of 40 m. A constant heat flux of = 1 × 2600 × Te

magnitude 15000 W/m2 is imposed on the Te = 272.5 °C

outer surface of the pipe. The bulk-mean Bulk mean temperature of fluid at the exit of
temperature of the fluid at the entrance to the pipe is Te = 272.5 °C
pipe is 200 °C. The Reynolds number (Re) of At exit of pipe
the flow is 85000, and the Prandtl number q = h (Ts – Te)
(Pr) of the fluid is 5. The thermal conductivity 15000 = 307.56 × (Ts – 272.5)
and the specific heat of the fluid are 0.08 Ts = 321.27 °C

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